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Date: from 2016-08-27 to 2016-08-31

Opening times

The Inaugural Session will take place at the Congress Centre on Saturday 27 August from 17:00 to 18:30 in Room Rome (Main Auditorium). Doors will open at 16:30.
Free access for registered participants with Congress badges (limited number of seats)
It will be followed by a networking event in ESC Plaza

Friday 26 August
Main Entrance: 08.00-19.00
Registration: 10.00 - 18.30
Exhibitions: CLOSED
Sessions: NO SESSIONS

Saturday 27 August
Main Entrance:  07.00 - 20.00
Registration: 08.00 - 19.30
Exhibitions: 12.30 - 18.00
Sessions: 09.00 - 18.30

Sunday 28 August
Main Entrance:  07.00 - 21.00
Registration: 07.15 - 18.30
Exhibitions: 09.00 - 18.00
Sessions: 07.45 - 20.00

Monday 29 August
Main Entrance: 07.00 - 21.00
Registration: 07.15 - 18.30
Exhibitions: 09.00 - 18.00
Sessions: 07.45 - 20.00

Tuesday 30 August
Main Entrance: 07.00 - 20.00
Registration: 07.15 - 18.30
Exhibitions: 09.00 - 18.00
Sessions: 07.45 - 19.45

Wednesday 31 August
Main Entrance: 07.00 - 13.00
Registration: 08.00 - 13.00
Exhibitions: CLOSED
Sessions: 08.30 - 12.30

The Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday 29 August in The Agora at 18:00

Address

Address: Via Portuense, 1645
Zone: Ponte Galeria (Roma ovest)
Presso la Nuova Fiera di Roma - Ingresso Nord/New Rome Fair - North Entrance

Information

ESC Congress is only accessible to certified healthcare professionals, associated press, healthcare industry representatives
and other stakeholders in the science, management and prevention of cardiovascular disease

Download the app at the dedicated desk located in the walkway (ground floor) between exhibition halls 2 & 4, and on the SERVIER Stands E3-K100, E3-K500. Or search for “ESC 2016” in the App Store/Google Play.

Modalità di partecipazione: Registration required

Contacts

Description

The ESC (European Society of Cardiology) Congress will take place in Rome, at the Nuova Fiera di Roma, from August 27th to August 31st, 2016.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
When you pick up your badge and congress material, you will receive your complimentary 10 single journey tickets, included in your registration fee. They will enable you to travel to/from the Congress Centre. These tickets can be used on metro, buses and trams
within the Rome city limits, ending at Fiera di Roma (excludes Fiumicino-Leonardo di Vinci Airport).
To access the Congress Centre, ESC has set up a specialised service from Saturday to Wednesday morning to ensure that you arrive in the most efficient way.
With your transportation tickets you will be able to get to one of the three ESC Transportation Points: Cornelia (bus), Laurentina (bus) and Ostiense (train). From there, a direct service will take you to Fiera di Roma.
Please return your unused transportation tickets to the Transportation Help Desk. Unused tickets will be donated to a local charity.


ESC TRANSPORTATION POINTS TO/FROM FIERA DI ROMA

FROM ROME TO FIERA DI ROMA
- From Ostiense station (by Train): from metro station Piramide, follow the green flags to Ostiense train station. From Ostiense station take the FL1 Regional Train (direction Fiumicino Airport) to Fiera di Roma stop. Frequency: 06:40-18:00, every 15-20 min. Journey time: 30 minutes
- From Cornelia metro station (by Bus): from any of three metro exits, follow the red flags to buses. Frequency: 06:40-09:00 every 15min / 09:00-18:00 every hour. Journey time: 45 minutes
- From Laurentina metro station (by Bus): from metro exit follow the blue flags to buses. Frequency: 06:40-09:00 every 15 min / 09:00-18:00 every hour. Journey time: 45 minutes
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FROM FIERA DI ROMA TO ROME
At the Fiera di Roma, from the Transportation Help Desk, located at the main entrance, follow signage to departure point:
- Ostiense train (green flag) Frequency: all day every 15-20 min
- Cornelia bus (red flag) Frequency: hourly 10:00-18:00, and every 15 min 18:00-20:15
- Laurentina bus (blue flag) Frequency: hourly 10:00-18:00, and every 15 min 18:00-20:15

OTHER TRANSPORT

From and to Fiumicino-Leonardo di Vinci Airport

Via the FL1 Regional Train:
> journey time from/to Fiera di Roma is 15 minutes
> journey time from/to the city centre is 30 minutes

By taxi:
> journey time from/to Fiera di Roma is 15 minutes, cost is approximately €30
> journey time from/to the City centre is 45-60 minutes, cost is approximately €50

From and to Ciampino Airport
By taxi, the journey time from/to the city centre is 45 minutes, cost is approximately €65
Private bus services are available from/to the city centre at Rome Termini railway station
Check companies’ websites for times and costs: Terravision, SIT, Schiaffini.

By taxi, from city centre (Rome Termini) to Fiera di Roma
The journey time is 45-60 minutes, cost is approximately €55-€75.
The above taxi information provides approximate journey times and costs that may vary depending on traffic.

ESC Official Hotel Shuttles
A limited number of hotels, not located near public transport facilities, have direct transfers to/from the venue.
The exact departure times are displayed in the hotel lobby of particular hotels with ESC Official Hotel Shuttles.
ESC will ensure delegates arrive at the following times to Fiera di Roma for those particular hotels:
Arrival at Fiera di Roma (from Hotel): 27 August: 08:00, 10:00, 12:00 28-30 August: 07:30, 08:15 31 August: 08:00
Departure from Fiera di Roma (to Hotel): 27 August: 16:00, 19:00, 20:00 28-30 August: 18:30, 20:30 31 August: no return service to hotels
Please check with your hotel as additional times may be announced.

Your accommodation and transport planner
An online interactive map is available to help you find your hotel and your detailed itinerary to the
Congress Centre, including stations, directions and journey time is available in the “Travel & City” section of
www.escardio.org/ESC2016

Contact for additional information
If you have questions, please contact us: transport-made-easy@escardio.org
At Fiera di Roma, a Transportation Help Desk, near the main entrance, is at your disposal for any questions.

FACILITIES & LOCAL INFORMATION

Banks
Please note there is no cash dispenser at the venue. The official currency in Italy is the Euro (€). Payment in other currencies will not be accepted.

Charging Station
You will be able to charge your devices in the seated areas located throughout the venue.

Child Care Corner
Children are not allowed in the Congress area; however there will be a childcare centre during the Congress days, open from 8:00 to 18:00 and located in Passerella 1st Floor. Childcare professionals will look after your children, free of charge, while you attend the sessions. See conditions onsite.

City Info
For information about Rome, available restaurants and other amenities, please visit the City Desk at the Transportation Help Desk
located at the Main Entrance. Opening times: 27-31 august h. 8-18

ESC Boutique
Located on the walkway between Exhibition 1 and 3, the ESC Boutique proposes quality ESC. Active sportswear and accessories, as well as other ESC souvenirs for sale.
Educational and scientific products can be purchased on the ESC Stand.

ESC HQ
The ESC Board, Leadership, and Management Offices are located on Passerella, 1st floor, between Villages 4/5 and ESC Plaza.

ESC Information Points
Located throughout the venue, ESC staff is there to help you, so do not hesitate to ask for assistance.

Fellows Lounge
The Fellows Lounge is located in the Registration Area. To join the Fellowship Community, complete your Fellowship application at the ESC Fellows Desk, on the ESC Stand (ESC Plaza).

Filming, Recording, and Photography
All visual or audio reproduction is strictly prohibited. Out of respect for presenters, and to avoid possible copyright infringement, you
are kindly asked to respect this rule. Most presentations slides, abstracts and videos will be available on the ESC website via
ESC Congress 365 www.escardio.org/365

Food and Beverage
Whether looking for a convenient seating area to eat or meet with peers, or just wanting a fast option on-the-go, the catering areas are located in front of Villages 1 to 5, in between the Exhibition 1/2/3/4 and in all halls.

Language
The official language at the Congress is English.

Left Luggage and Cloakroom
Left luggage and cloakrooms facilities are located in the walkway near the Main Entrance. The price is €3 per item.

Lost and Found
Lost and found items can be recovered at the main information point located in the walkway in front of the Registration Area, Level 0.

Medical Care
Participants in need of medical attention should go to the First Aid Points located at the South Entrance – Level 0 or the East Entrance – Level 1. Tel: +39 334 670 77 61

No smoking
The ESC Congress is a non-smoking event. For the comfort and health of all participants, smoking is strictly prohibited in the building and
its close vicinity.

Police and Safety
Security guards are in direct contact with the police. Please do not hesitate to ask a security guard or ESC staff member should you require police assistance. All bags are subject to inspection. Security guards are present for your safety. Please take all personal effects with you upon leaving lecture rooms.

Prayer Room
Located at the North Entrance – Level 1.

Transportation Help Desk
A Transportation Help Desk, near the Main Entrance, is at your disposal for any questions.

Wi-Fi
Within the Congress venue, there is a free Wi-Fi network accessible through:
Name: esc-congress
Password: esc-congress

Last checked: 2016-08-24 16:30